Letter: No slaughterhouse for Suffolk

Tom Geppel, co-owner of 8 Hands Farm in Cutchogue visits with the Tamworth, Gloucester Old Spot pigs on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. Farmers say efforts to open a slaughterhouse in Suffolk County could be a game-changer for Long Islanders raising cattle, sheep, pigs and bison. Photo Credit: Randee Daddona

I was disappointed to see that Suffolk County officials are promoting the livestock industry with the attempt to privatize the county slaughterhouse [“Slaughterhouse drive,” News, Jan. 27].

The story didn’t mention that animal agriculture contributes to water pollution and environmental degradation, and it’s a leading cause of global warming. In addition, eating meat has been linked to serious health issues, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and certain cancers.